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“Clean and Dirty Electronic Monitoring”, Prof. Mike Nellis

Electronic monitoring and the future What do we talk about when we talk about “electronic monitoring” (EM)? We talk about... Read More

“The great doesn’t happen through impulse alone, and is a succession of little things that are brought together”

The threat of radicalisation and terrorism has shown no boundaries. Expressed in different forms or formats, it is not specific... Read More

“We talk to extremists, not about them” – prevention, intervention, deradicalisation

Ariane Wolf, Violence Prevention Network, Head of International Affairs and Transnational Cooperation Read More

“Changing Lives”: Northern Ireland’s Digital Solution for Engaging Probation Service Users

Discover the app that helps people under supervision in Northern Ireland. Read More

“Creating modern, rehabilitation-friendly prisons”: Türkiye’s infrastructure developments

Enis Yavuz Yıldırım, Director General of Prisons and Detention Houses of Türkiye Read More

A constructive alternative to incarceration at the disposal of the most vulnerable

David Scott, Director of the Toronto Bail Programme, Ontario, Canada  Read More
Anne Kelly

A digital leap in Canada’s federal corrections triggered by the pandemic

Anne Kelly, Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada Read More
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A focus on reducing recidivism both in custody and community corrections

David Brown, Chief Executive, Department for Correctional Services, South Australia Read More
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A leadership of proximity with eyes on solutions and continuous improvement

Jana Špero, Assistant Minister, Directorate for Prisons and Probation, Ministry of Justice, Croatia Read More

A person-centric approach to modernizing correctional facilities and probation

MHS Public Safety explores how we can strengthen rehabilitation and reintegration by providing education, mental health support, and improved communication. Read More
Gerard Bakker

A safe return to society as a goal: how can we achieve it?

Gerard Bakker, Director-General of the National Agency of Correctional Institutions (DJI), The Netherlands Read More

Adapting to a transforming landscape: New problems and opportunities in South Carolina

Bryan Stirling, Director, South Carolina Department of Corrections, USA Read More

Addressing overcrowding and creating pathways to employment in Colombia’s justice system

Ángela María Buitrago, Minister of Justice and Law, Colombia Read More

Advancing Chile’s Correctional Services through strategic reforms

Luis Cordero Vega, Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Chile Read More

Advancing justice and corrections in conflict regions through the Rule of Law

Alexandre Zouev, Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions, United Nations  Read More

Aligning policies and practices: A national framework for prison reform in Brazil

André de Albuquerque Garcia, National Secretary for Penal Policies, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Brazil Read More
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American jails: the advent of three-door justice centers

Jails in America are obsolete and so are the buildings and the philosophy behind them. But, right now, they’re often... Read More
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APAC: Prisons without guards, police, weapons, violence, corruption, drugs and discrimination

Valdeci Ferreira, Executive Director of the Brazilian Fraternity of Assistance to the Convicted Read More

AWARE European Arrest Warrant

The AWARE EAW project aims at increasing the cooperation between EU Member States using two Framework Decisions (FDs) in particular:... Read More

Beyond implementing evidence-based practice: Creating rehabilitative experience

Explore Dr Frank Porporino's insights on advancing beyond evidence-based practices to create truly rehabilitative experiences in correctional settings, emphasising holistic approaches and supportive cultures. Read More

Beyond Prisons: Women and Community Corrections – ICPA Taskforce

Article Diane Williams & Jennifer Oades The incarceration rate for women has skyrocketed globally by approximately 53% since 2000 and... Read More

Beyond recidivism: Redefining success in rehabilitation

Fergus McNeill, Professor of Criminology & Social Work, University of Glasgow, UK Read More

Beyond the Gate: If you believe that your mandate to keep society safe is solely about what happens within your Prisons, you have got it all wrong…

To address the underlying causes of criminal behaviour, rooted in socio-economic disparities, mental health issues, and systemic injustices, leaders have been challenged to look beyond the boundaries of their systems and institutions and actively engage with other agencies, policymakers, and the broader community. In this edition, we feature interviews with correctional leaders and articles by experts on transforming the system through upstream and downstream collaborations, policy reforms, digital technologies, and community engagement. Read More

Brazil: Espírito Santo advances the modernisation of the State’s Justice system

Renato Casagrande, Governor, Espírito Santo, Brazil Read More

Brazil’s first public-private prison partnership marks 12 years of operation with strong results

The prison system in Brazil struggles with overcrowding and poor infrastructure. Discover how the Ribeirão das Neves Prison Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is addressing this through an innovative approach. Read More

Breaking Barriers: Restorative Justice and Family Support in Saxony’s Justice System

Katja Meier, State Minister of Justice and for Democracy, Europe, and Gender Equality, Saxony, Germany Read More
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Breaking Prison Walls in Portugal: Early Release of Prisoners Through Electronic Monitoring

Context The Adoption of Electronic Monitoring Technologies The Portuguese Ministry of Justice is no stranger to the multiple benefits that... Read More

Bringing prison healthcare to the most underserved: A mission of compassion and commitment

John May, Co-founder and President of Health through Walls Read More

Building for the future: Adapting Georgia’s prisons to a changing population

Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections Read More

Building skills that matter: How Canada’s real-world employment training drives reintegration and public confidence

Chris Hill, Chief Executive Officer, CORCAN Read More

Can digital transformation be a catalyst for operational transformation?

Operational transformation is necessary in the post-pandemic corrections agencies. "Selecting the right expert digital partners, is the key to overcoming challenges" - Core Systems. Read More
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Canada: Fifteen thousand decisions per year in the best interest of public safety

Jennifer Oades, Chairperson of the Parole Board of Canada Read More
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Challenges and Achievements of the Portuguese Correctional System

Celso Manata, Director of the General Directorate of Reintegration and Prison Services, Portugal Read More
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Challenges and opportunities for a prison system with more than 200,000 inmates

Nivaldo Restivo, Colonel, Secretary of State for the penitentiary Administration, São Paulo, Brazil Read More
Romulo Mateus at his office

Challenges and priorities for the Portuguese prison system… And the ongoing transformation despite COVID-19

Rómulo Mateus, Director-General of Reintegration and Prison Services, Portugal Read More

Challenges, Profile, Competencies and Training of the European Prison Officer of the 21st Century: a quick view over the PO21 Sector Skills Alliance

  Prison officers in Europe In Europe[1], there are nowadays, more than 588 940 citizens under the custody of the... Read More
Brian-Lovins

Change and humanization: Watchwords among community corrections professionals in the US

Brian Lovins, President of the Board of Directors, American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), USA Read More

Change complexity: Why reforms in community corrections often fail

This article by Dr Danielle Rudes analyses community corrections reform, arguing that successful reform hinges on gaining buy-in from those who implement it. Read More
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Code4000: a prison project that yields tech jobs to prisoners

Code4000 is a UK-based community interest project set up with a clear mission to provide industry-specific coding training within the UK prison estates Read More

Cognitive-behavioural probation programmes and joint support to reduce violent reoffending in Moldova

Viorel Sochircă, Director of the National Probation Inspectorate of Moldova Read More

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